Inclusive youth participation in governance, critical for South Sudan’s future

By Lodu William Odiya Youth are advised to embrace individual roles and responsibilities in building a more peaceful, prosperous future for all South Sudanese. Spokesperson of South Sudan National Elections Commission (NEC), George Lemi Yata...

Jobs in South Sudan; Where do they really go?

By Isaac Chol Aguer The other night, while strolling through Facebook, I came across a post from a friend asking a question so simple it hurt: “Who actually gets the jobs posted on South Sudan NGO Forum?” I laughed, not because it was funny — but...

Ailing S.Sudan president prepares volatile succession

With South Sudan's President Salva Kiir undergoing medical tests abroad after years of rumours about his health, analysts say a long-gestating plan has been set in motion to secure his succession. Kiir returned from at least 10 days in the United...

The Bush Hunters of Makur Panalang: Remembering the Evenings of Bows, Arrows, and Loyal Dogs in Yirol, South Sudan

By Dr. Sunday de John, Nairobi, Kenya Thursday, 04 July 2025 (PW) — In Makur-Panalang village, where “Kesh”, a kind of sorghum swayed like gold in the evening breeze and the land stretched wide beneath the setting sun, the close of day used to...

Cultures Unite in Celebration at 26th Antiracist Festival in Athens

The annual Antiracist Festival returns to Goudi Park in Athens on July 4–6, once again sending a powerful message of unity, solidarity, and inclusion. Now in its 26th year, the festival brings together researchers, historians, activists, students,...

South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Reflects on His 17 Years of Episcopal Ministry, Says It’s Been “a daily sacrifice”

In his message dated June 24, the Local Ordinary of CDTY says he has been praying “fervently” for those under his pastoral care to have peace. “If I have done anything of worth, dear friends, it is this: I have prayed for you fervently, silently,...

Activist urges Juba City Council to utilize tax for roads improvement

Civil society activist Edmund Yakani on Wednesday called on the City Council to prioritize essential services particularly roads improvement from tax revenue. By James Chatim Juba City Council has been challenged to use the collected taxes...

UN Reports Over 700 Civilians Killed in South Sudan in First Quarter of 2025

The total number of victims—1,607—marks an 86 percent increase compared to the last quarter of 2024, making it the highest toll in any three-month period since 2020 By Anak Dut Where have all the people gone? Gone to graveyards every one. Oh, when...

40 women sexually abused in three months

By Kei Emmanuel Duku A new report paints a grim picture of the country’s human rights situation, revealing a surge of about 40 cases of sexual violence, in the last three months. The revelation comes from United Nations Mission in South Sudan...

Children Dying In S.Sudan After US Aid Cuts: NGO

South Sudan launches 58-mln-USD project to retain children in school

JUBA, July 2 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan on Wednesday launched a four-year project to expand access to quality, inclusive education and improve learning outcomes for children, especially girls and marginalized groups. The project, funded with 58...

Over 700 civilians killed across South Sudan in first quarter of 2025 — UN

Author: Elshiekh Chol Ajieng | Published: 6 hours ago Armed men seen moving alongside displaced civilians following inter-communal violence in Tonj North County. Oct 2024. (-) More than 700 civilians were killed, 149 abducted, and 40 subjected to...

Violence leaves 739 civilians dead in South Sudan

Civilians hiding in the jungle as they flee gunshots in an undisclosed location in South Sudan [Photo by unknown]JUBA — At least 739 civilians were killed in South Sudan between January and March 2025, according to a report released Wednesday by...

Children dying in South Sudan after US aid cuts: NGO

Nairobi – The impact of US aid cuts has already taken a toll in South Sudan and children are dying, Action Against Hunger told AFP on Tuesday. The east African nation has remained deeply poor and unstable since independence in 2011 and is...

Immigration raids sweep up people who just want to work

These days, besides seeing American bombers attacking Iran, we’re confronted with almost daily news about immigration raids and with court rulings about what ICE can, and cannot, do. We’ve been treated to the arrest of a man whose three sons are...

Violence Against Civilians Surges Amidst Escalating Conflict In South Sudan (January - March 2025)

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo Violence against civilians in South Sudan is escalating to record levels, according to a new report by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, which documents 1,607 victims in the first quarter...

Girls, women under constant threat in South Sudan, says Human Rights Watch

Girls, Women Under Constant Threat in South Sudan

Recent attacks on girls and young women in South Sudan illustrate how they are at risk and lack adequate protections. On June 25, armed men in Pochalla North, Jonglei state reportedly abducted four female students as they travelled to sit for...

Việt Nam brings traditional culture to UN mission in South Sudan

Children dying in S. Sudan after US aid cuts: NGO

NAIROBI: The impact of US aid cuts has already taken a toll in South Sudan and children are dying, Action Against Hunger told AFP on Tuesday. The east African nation has remained deeply poor and unstable since independence in 2011 and is massively...